It Really is Easier to Ask for Forgiveness than Permission

Explore the Pythonic principle of "it's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission" in this insightful conference talk from GOTO Chicago 2019. Delve into why Python favors attempting operations and raising exceptions over pre-checking conditions. Discover how this approach, often seen as reckless by programmers from other languages, actually enhances Python's expressiveness and flexibility. Learn why raising exceptions is fundamental to many of Python's features and examine performance comparisons that challenge assumptions about efficiency. Gain a deeper understanding of Python's design philosophy and how it impacts coding practices, making you a more effective Python developer.

It Really is Easier to Ask for Forgiveness (than Permission) • Naomi Ceder • GOTO 2019